Middle School Teacher
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Middle School Teacher

Tabernacle Christian schools

Location: Concord,CA, USA

Date: 2024-12-20T17:04:48Z

Job Description:

Tabernacle School is seeking a full or part time middle school English or history teacher. Throughout the middle school years at Tabernacle School, our students are challenged academically and grow in confidence as they explore their interests. We consider it an honor to partner with staff and parents in providing support and guidance for children as they grow academically, spiritually, and athletically. We offer a strong list of academic and elective courses to help our students gain a solid academic footing in preparation for high school.

Job Description

Title: Teacher

Division: Middle School

Reports to: Principal and/or Vice Principal

Status: Full-time or Part-time, Exempt, August to May (During the Academic Year)

Salary: Full time faculty scale starting at $50,000, prorated for this school year. Experience in classroom teaching as well as certifications will increase starting rate.

Benefits – Full Time Employees working 8 hours each school day.

  • Full Tabernacle School Tuition Discount
  • Tabernacle School Daycare Discount
  • CPR/First Aide Training
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance

Benefits - Part Time Employees working less than full days.

  • Prorated Tabernacle School Tuition Discount
  • Tabernacle School Daycare Discount
  • CPR/First Aide Training
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Position Summary

The role of the Teacher is to develop and implement effective instruction for the courses they teach that engage all students while creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, and rigorous learning environment within the classroom. Tabernacle Christian School teachers are expected to develop lesson and unit plans that help students meet and exceed proficiency in content standards. Teachers are also expected to actively facilitate and participate in character building within and beyond the classroom, including but not limited to, break supervision and on/off campus, consistently reinforcing a Christ like lifestyle, school-wide norms, and expectations. Teachers must have a strong background in a like-minded church and commitment to the Christian faith in line with the Tabernacle statement of faith.

The typical teaching assignment involves the following components:

  • Number of classes: 2-6
  • Number of advisories: 1
  • Number of prep periods: 2 per day
  • Average number of students per class: 20

Primary Responsibilities

Instruction

  • Teachers are expected to submit weekly lesson plans, syllabi, unit plans, and scope and sequence aligned with curricular standards; these plans should be differentiated and designed to engage and challenge students.
  • Incorporate Tabernacle's School Wide Expected Results and LIVE/GIFT program into curricular plans.
  • Create and revise relevant, standards-based lesson plans for students, integrating literacy and writing instruction.
  • Differentiate instruction according to varied learning styles.
  • Engage actively in mandatory staff meetings and professional development sessions to enhance your understanding of effective classroom instruction practices and expectations.

Classroom Management and Communication

  • Establish and maintain a well-organized and structured classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Manage classroom behavior to ensure a respectful and inclusive atmosphere among students, including communicating effectively with students, parents, and school staff to inform them about students' progress and classroom activities.
  • Enforce school policies and procedures to maintain discipline and safety.
  • Employ classroom management techniques in alignment with Tabernacle School policies and service model expectations.
  • As a Mandated Reporter, supervise students to ensure their safety.

Additional Responsibilities and Expectations

Mission Alignment

  • Exhibit a heart for Christian education and the ability to integrate faith-based values into the learning environment.
  • Communicate with, teach, and build relationships with staff, faculty, students, and their families with Christ-like characteristics and lifestyle.
  • Commitment to actively participate in the school community – attend professional development sessions, school performances, school assemblies, extracurricular activities, and field trips if needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in a classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, touch boards, and Chromebooks.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to adhere to the following:

  • May frequently walk across campus, as well as use stairs to the school's second story.
  • Participate in campus supervision duty each week – Monday through Friday. The frequency may vary based on the supervision assignment.
  • Lift files, open filing cabinets, bend, or stand as necessary, and sit for long periods.

Qualifications

Skills

  • Highly effective communication skills
  • Skills in designing and revising authentic, culturally relevant, standards-based lesson plans.
  • Ability to adapt and align with school-related initiatives.
  • Highly organized, goal-oriented, and focused on outcomes.
  • Ability to design a wide range of lesson plans, instruction, and activities.
  • Ability to communicate with, teach, and build relationships with students and their families in the Tabernacle community.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of technology and literacy learning.
  • Professional orientation – appearance, communication, organization, and attitude

Education Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree required.

Education preferences, but not required.

  • Advanced Degree desirable.
  • ACSI and/or State Credential desirable.

Licenses or Certificates Needed

  • Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis, and/or other employment clearance requirements.
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